The Pro transmitter now provides the option of working with up to 5 groups of lights – A / B / C / D / E, in a mixed Group Mode style environment, where TTL and Manual groups can be mixed together, and individual groups can easily be switched On and Off.

As well as the option of controlling up to 16 Groups in Manual mode (A-F & 0-9), corresponding with the older XTR-16/s style radio receivers.

With dedicated individual group buttons, adjusting each group is now very simple, fast and intuitive.

And for people that may still prefer the XT-32 style single group display, at the press of a button the Pro transmitter provides the option of switching back and forth from multiple group display to a larger single group display showing more details.

TCM FUNCTION

Another significant feature now provided with the Pro transmitter is the new TCM function.

TCM stands for TLL – CONVERT – MANUAL.

This is Godox and Flashpoint’s version of Hybrid or Fusion TTL, where its now possible to take a shot in TTL mode to attain a correct exposure very quickly, and then at the press of a button convert those TTL power levels to now display on the transmitter as Manual power levels.

The manual power levels can then be further refined, and provide consistent exposures for further shots in the same set up and environment.

The TCM function is potentially a huge advantage for people operating in a fast paced environment, allowing a base setting to be gained very quickly without manually metering lights. Switching to manual the individual power levels can then be refined as needed, and exposures remain constant for subsequent images.

Other features include a flash Zoom control screen, and a large graphic menu with custom functions –

The Pro transmitter provide similar range and reliability to the original R2 and XT transmitters, and also currently use the same AF assist light, and regular screw locking foot.

A shutter release function is provided, as well as a Type-C USB port for firmware updates, and a 2.5mm sync port.

And the Pro transmitter is once again powered by 2 regular AA batteries.

Been using this unit (flashpoint version) flawlessly on my 6d (original) however I just received the 6dii and it doesn’t seem to communicate on TTL mode. Any one else experiencing this problem? FYI, I’ve updated the x1 trigger to the latest firmware and it works on the 6dii? Perhaps this unit needs a firmware update?

One question I can’t find an answer to.. does the R2 Pro have a “PC Sync” input? It seems like a silly thing to use, but one of my film cameras only uses PC Sync output to connect to strobes; I tend to switch the transmitter from DSLR to the film one to use the same settings. Currently the X1T works great for this.

I see that in order to control the zoom of my V860II flashes from either the Godox XPro-C or the X1T-C, I’ll need to leave the flashes in auto-zoom. Since the manual-only speedlites don’t have auto-zoom, does that mean I can’t adjust the zoom from the Godox Xpro or the X1T? I realized this when I tried to control the zoom settings on my TT600s and V850II.

Is anyone having issues with misfires? I see the manual recommends using alkaline batteries, I’m wondering if using the enloop pro’s are causing the problem with the 1.2v vs 1.5v operating voltage. Even when fully charged the battery level on the XPro starts at 1-2 bars. Why couldn’t they have foreseen people wanting to use rechargeable and auto adjusted, or made a menu selection for battery type?

I only use rechargeable AA batteries in my electronic equipment because they don’t end up leaking if you leave a device accidentally turned on. Over the last 20 years leaking alkaine batteries have damaged various triggers, flashes, microphones and magic mice.

The manual says that 1.5v alkaline batteries are to be used and it’s now common knowledge that using 1.2v definitely affects the battery display (in that fully charged 1.2v batteries show 1-2 bars) but many people are commenting on misfires and other funny stuff happening and it may be down to the differing voltage. I used to see similar issues with misfires and TTL not working correctly with Yongnuo triggers and switching back to Alkaline sorted it. However, as the flasher says, leaving alkaline batteries with a low drain device like a trigger is a bad idea so the best solution is to use Lithium batteries such as Energizer Lithium AA’s as they dont suffer from the same problem. I dont get any problems with misfires or other stuff with either my X-Pro or my XT1-T using Lithium batteries.

I recently noticed that a speedlite attached to a X1R-C receiver still fires even when the assigned group is disabled on my XPro-C flash commander. Obviously, this is not the expected behavior.
When the assigned group is active, the flashes work as requested (either TTL or manual).
The camera used is a Canon 550D. The issue appears with both a YN568-II and Canon 580EX2 speedlite.
Both Xpro commander and receiver have their latest firmware.
I also noticed that when disabling the group on the Xpro-C, the speedlites are then set to M mode, at 1/128 power, rather the simply not firing the flash at all ?
I also have 2 x TT685C, and these behave properly (controlled directly, no additional receiver). They don’t fire when their group is disabled on the XPro-C.
Any ideas (firmware bug in receiver ?)

I cannot find this information anywhere on the internet – I have a Canon 5dM4 camera, the R2 600 Strobe, and this R2 Pro-C trigger. I cannot for the life of me how to use second curtain sync with this thing. I set all of the flashes to manual, set the R2 Pro to second curtain sync, use a slow shutter of 5+ seconds, and the flash never fires at the end of the shutter closing… anyone know how this is done!?

Here is the problem – If i keep shooting non-stop, it’s ok, but if i stop for may be 10 sec, then it misfired! I have to press test button on the XPRO-C to activate trigger again. I’ve never changed anything on custom functions or anything like that.

Anyone has any idea of what’s going on ? or my trigger is faulty? I guess I have to ask Adorama too. Last night was very frustrated and I have to keep asking clients to wait….shame.

Hi Flash Havoc,
I actually looked at the XPRO-C custom function last night. The “STBY” is set ON. I set it to OFF. I will try again at photo shoot next weekend. So far, right now, it seems to me there is no misfired.

To answer your questions:
1. Yes, it’s not really that long for Transmitter to go standby mode. Right now trigger is Ver 1. I think there is firmware update to provide better standby adjustment.
2. I’m not sure what you mean “Does the camera symbol show at the top of the transmitter when you half press the camera shutter?” I don’t see any Camera symbol.
3. I’m not trying to reset. Since the flash did not fire, I just tapped test button (the one with flash symbol) once or twice until flash fired, then I started pressing shutter release to shoot.

Though firstly as you mention, you want to update the firmware to the current V1.4, because there is something mentioned regarding the standby function. (I wasn’t aware of the issue that’s addressing otherwise).

When I say to reset the transmitter, that is to help clear out any possible errors that may have crept into the functioning. Like rebooting your computer etc.

The camera symbol on half press of the shutter just shows that the transmitter is recognizing and communicating with the camera. If it wasn’t showing up, then it would be more obvious when your going to have an issue.

I would do the firmware update first and see how that goes. Though maybe you do still need to turn the standby mode off when tethering as you have now.

Does anyone know if the Xpro can trigger the old Godox FC-16? Are they somehow compatible? (I have several old speedlights that I want to use in a setup being triggered by the Xpro – of course manually, a remote control function is not needed because the old speedlights are of different manufactures and provide pure basic functonality. So i am just looking for a cheap solution to trigger these old speedlights in my setup) thanks 😉